1/2 Thaler

1630–1631Circulation

Obverse

Half-person facing right while looking up and holding sword and orb, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GVSTAVUS · ADOLPHUS · D : G · R · SVE · GO · VAN ·
Gustav Adolf Dei Gratia Rex Sveciae Gothorum Vandalorumque Gustav Adolf, with God's grace, King of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends

Designer Martin Wulff

Reverse

Two lions holding castle under crossed keys with date spread out through the empty spaces, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · NOVA · ARGENTÆ · CIVIT · RIGENSIS : 16 - 31 M - W
Moneta Nova Argentea Civitatis Rigensis New silver coin of the city of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1630
    VF€13,000
  • 1631

Catalogue numbers

KM#
A15

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
14.2 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)

Details

Value
1/2 Thaler
= 3/112 Rose Ryal
= 3/28 Ducat
= 36 Polker
= 54 Solidus (Schilling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621–1632)
Demonetized
Yes